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There's been lots of speculation on whether or not former Alaska governor Sarah Palin will run in 2012. Late last year Palin told the press that she would run only if there wasn't anyone else out there who can do the job effectively. And within the previous months her posturing has been looking a lot like Clairol's, "Does she ... or doesn't she?" campaign except in this case it is more like "Will she... or won't she?"

Some people are indicating that if Palin is running, it won't be as a republican. Palin has made alternative arrangements to speak in Denver at a fundraiser during the first republican presidential debate on May 2nd. However, Palin could run as an independent to rally republican voters who are dissatisfied with the republican nominee. Some argue that current republican hopefuls might not be what the tea party is looking for, and Palin could be waiting to run as the Tea Party's candidate.

Palin was not dismissed from her role as a commentator on Fox News, like her republican colleagues Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich. However, maybe she is going rogue on this one and will ultimately decide later to run either as a republican or an independent. In a Fox interview she declared she was months away from an official statement, yet months from now would put her drastically behind the rest of the republican contenders.

In a BBC interview, former governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said money would be a major component to whether or not she will run in 2012. She cited Obama is willing to spend over a billion dollars on his campaign and agreed it would be a tough fight with finances. Many have argued that Palin wouldn't be a pliable candidate in the general election against Obama. However, she is in a reasonable third place in the republican polls for likable candidates. Palin said she will continue to speak on the daily affecting America until she is ready to address the question of a possible candidacy.

She has made some missteps in the past, which some think will hinder her chances at being seen as a legitimate candidate. Although, she has had to learn about being in the spotlight the hard way and wasn't always aware that her every move was being watched. The infamous writing on her hand was arguably one of her largest political gaffes. If she should decide to run, Palin and her supporters hope America is forgiving.